The wife of Ahmad Adam Abba, a suspected terrorist from Chad, and two of his friends have been taken into custody by the Kano State Police Command.
This was revealed by the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, yesterday when he updated reporters on its accomplishments since issuing the terror security warning on January 24, 2025.
He said that after a comprehensive investigation and intelligence-led policing, the suspect’s acquaintances, including a Nigerian and a 42-year-old Chadian named Jibrin Mohammed, were taken into custody.
He stated, “Acting on one of the intelligence reports, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered with discreet investigations in progress. Also, a wanted suspected terrorist, Ahmad Adam Abba, a Chadian national who masterminded the killing of seventeen (17) people in the Republic of Chad, was identified as planning to set up a terrorist base in Kano.
“The wanted Chadian suspected terrorist escaped out of Nigeria, and we have successfully apprehended three of the suspect’s associates, including his wife, another Chadian named Jibrin Mohammed, 42 years old, and a Nigerian.
“I am pleased to announce that the Command has made significant progress in our efforts to dismantle these networks and neutralize any potential risks, as there is no hiding place for criminals in the State.
“Besides the arrests above, we have ramped up our intelligence-gathering efforts across various places. Our teams are collaborating closely with other intelligence agencies and the communities to ensure that we are working hand-in-hand to identify any suspicious activities and individuals who may pose a security threat to our society.
Although he acknowledged that the investigation is still underway and that the terrorist’s associates are now in custody, he reiterated the command’s resolve to stepping up monitoring in high-risk regions in order to fight crime and avert any potential new security threats in the state.